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Archive: Apr 2017

John C. Sidman Age 71, peacefully passed away on Sunday April 23, 2017, with his loving family by his side. John was the loving husband of Rita (Nee) Plante. Loving brother to Gerald (Nancy); Thomas(Karen), Mary Kay(James) Blonn, Joanne(Robert) Withington. Cherished Father of Kristine(Paul) Coronado; John( Rachael) Sidman, Jason ( Allyson, Fiancé’) Sidman. Devoted Grandfather to Daniel, Emily, Zacharias, Madelyn, Alivia, Joshua, Ryan, Nathaniel, Rosemary. Visitation will be held at West Suburban Funeral Home 39 N. Cass Ave Westmont, IL 60505. On Thursday April 27, 2017 from 4PM to 8 PM. All to meet at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1501 W. Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL Friday April 28, 2017 for 10 AM Funeral Mass. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations in John’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Carmen Basile, 90, at rest April 24, 2017 at his home in Westmont, surrounded by his loving family. Proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Armed Forces. Born November 7, 1926 in Chicago, IL to John and Lucille Basile. Beloved husband of Antoinette (nee Carella); loving father of Lucille (Stuffy) Hill, Vittoria (the late Randy) Glidewell and Annette (Robert) Auer; devoted grandfather of Michael Glidewell, Catherine (Greg) Frer, Ashley and Bobbiann Auer; dear great grandfather of Cathryn, Alexandra and Rebecca; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Friday April 28, 2017 from 3-9 P.M. at West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services 39 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Memorial Services Friday at 8 P.M.. Info 630-852-8000 or www.westsuburbanfh.comk

George Douglas Wilson Jr., age 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on April 3, 2017 at Chateau Village in Willowbrook. Proud veteran of the United States Navy, Submarine Services, during the Vietnam era. Born December 13, 1941 in Chicago, Il to George Sr. and Myrtle Wilson; beloved father of Jorie Wilson and the late Ryan Douglas; deeply devoted to his grandson Ryan Riha; dearest brother of William (Wendy) Wilson and Pam Dobczyk; fond uncle of nieces and nephews. George was captain of the LaGrange Fire Dept. from 1971 to 1992. He enjoyed golfing and fishing with his family and loved to travel to Arizona in his RV. Funeral Services Saturday, April 8, at Noon at West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services 39 N. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL 60559. Visitation at the funeral home from 10 A.M. till time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation P.O. Box Drawer 498 Emmitsburg MD 21727 or e-mail to developement@firehero.org. Info 630-852-8000 or www.westsuburbanfh.com